Sharp Rise in Azerbaijan’s Crude Oil Exports to Tunisia: January–August 2026 Indicators Released

Active engagement in the energy sector continues to shape Azerbaijan's foreign trade partnerships. According to data from the State Customs Committee, Azerbaijan significantly increased its crude oil exports to Tunisia in January–August of the current year.

During the reporting period, 429,376.15 tons of crude oil were exported to Tunisia, with a total value of $266,294.27 thousand USD. These figures demonstrate a substantial increase compared to the corresponding period of the previous year:

· Export Volume: Increased by 2.3 times

· Export Value: Increased by 2.6 times

Based on the results of the first eight months of the year, crude oil exports to Tunisia accounted for 2.92% of Azerbaijan's total oil exports.

Aggregate Oil Exports and Foreign Trade Turnover

According to customs declarations, Azerbaijan exported a total of 14,677,951.6 tons of crude oil and petroleum products derived from bituminous minerals, valued at $9,281,893.55 thousand USD, during the January–August period.

Overall, Azerbaijan's trade operations with foreign countries totaled $33,238 million USD during the reporting period:

· Exports: $21,815 million USD

· Imports: $11,423 million USD

These indicators demonstrate the maintenance of a positive foreign trade balance and the strengthening dynamics of energy exports across new geographical vectors.